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Scamer Family History

Scamer Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Stamer, Schmer, Sayer, Cater, Summer, Sommer, Camel, Hamer, Comer

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Where is the Scamer family from?

You can see how Scamer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scamer family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Scamer families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Scamer families living in London. This was about 57% of all the recorded Scamer's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Scamer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scamer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 117 census records available for the last name Scamer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scamer census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 14 immigration records available for the last name Scamer. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 2 military records available for the last name Scamer. For the veterans among your Scamer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scamer lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scamer ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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